Jesus came as the “Word” made flesh Paul used the idol to the unknown God There is progression in what God had planned
God’s authority Human authority Their responsibility Our freedom Our responsibility
Jesus is our Sacrifice Jesus is our Example Jesus is our Archetype
Received by faith Evidenced in love Produces a living hope Gives us a love for the truth Bears fruit Rooted in grace Entrusted to you and I
Baby Living stones in a house Chosen people Holy/Royal Priesthood Holy Nation A people belonging to God
Prophets searched intently Angels longed to look Christian, show gratitude
‘What must I do?’ vs. ‘What have I done?!’ ‘What I cannot do’ vs. ‘What only God can do.’
The nature of adversity The purpose of adversity Expectation in adversity The final outcome of all adversity
Loved in Eternity Established in History Secured Permanently
Background to the AUTHOR Background to the PEOPLE Background to the LETTER